Recall 04E077000: Equipment

NHTSA recall 04E077000 · announced October 6, 2004 · Stellar · 124 units affected

The problem

STELLAR INDUSTRIES CURD SIDE OUTRIGGERS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH STELLAR CRANES PURCHASED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. THE REINFORCEMENT PLATES USED ON THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE CURBSIDE HORIZONTAL OUTRIGGER BEAM MAY BE MADE FROM MATERIAL THAT DOES NOT MEET ENGINEERING STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS.

The risk

IF THE OUTRIGGER BEAM CONTAINS DEFECTIVE MATERIAL, THE BEAM MAY BEND WITHOUT WARNING WHEN SUBJECTED TO HEAVY LOADS POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

What to do

STELLAR WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE BEAM IF NECESSARY AT NO CHARGE TO THE CUSTOMER. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 4, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT STELLAR AT 1-800-321-3741.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.